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Quang Ninh expects surge in international cruise arrivals during Tet

Quang Ninh, Feb. 10 -- Quang Ninh province is gearing up to welcome a succession of luxury cruise ships carrying thousands of international visitors to Ha Long Bay during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet)... Read More


Building collapses in Thailand, four injured

Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- A large dome roof structure in Thailand's Samut Prakan province collapsed on February 9 at noon, injuring four people, according to Thai media reports. Located at the Bang Phli elect... Read More


Indonesia promotes sustainable journalism amid platform rivalry

Jakarta, Feb. 10 -- The 80th anniversary of Indonesia's National Press Day was celebrated in Serang city, Banten province, on February 9, honouring the role of the press in the country's political and... Read More


Singapore reports worrying rise in youth drug abuse

Singapore, Feb. 10 -- Drug abuse among young people in Singapore is rising worryingly, according to the Central Narcotics Bureau's (CNB) annual statistics report released on February 10. CNB Director... Read More


Spring Fair 2026: Weaving Tet colours through policy support

Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- The first Spring Fair 2026 has become more than a marketplace for seasonal goods, serving instead as a meeting point for government policy and business efforts to preserve the cultur... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City leaders pay pre-Tet visits to religious establishments

Ho Chi Minh City, Feb. 10 -- A delegation of leaders from Ho Chi Minh City, led by Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Tran Luu Quang, visited and extended New Year greetings to religious estab... Read More


Fund mechanisms positioned to unlock greater resources for innovation

Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- Vietnam's system of State-run funds for science, technology and innovation is now backed by a clearer legal framework and is gradually being rolled out, with expectations of fundamen... Read More


Reference exchange rate drops 8 VND on February 10

Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,055 VND/USD on February 10, down 8 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceili... Read More


Vietnam shares experience in promoting inclusive, equitable social development at UN

New York, Feb. 10 -- Social development and social equity are central pillars of Vietnam's national development strategy, with improvements in people's living standards serving as a key measure of gro... Read More


Malaysia's economy expected to outperform forecasts

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 10 -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand more strongly than expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, growing by 5.7%, according to estimates released by the Department of Stat... Read More